Have you ever wondered what survival gear the pros have and recommend? I have put together a list of items from some of the top survival pros. Their recommendations are a great place start if you are new to prepping. If you have been long time ... Read More

Most preppers have so many things on their wishlist that it may seem like only those with a lot of spare money can manage it. Starting out, most of us have purchased cheaply made items, not realizing just how low-quality they really were. Imagine ... Read More

Many of us either live in a small space, or have run out of room in a larger space. These small space prepper must haves each help you fit more into the space you have and improve your preparedness. While none of these will break the bank, they were ... Read More

Believe it or not, friends, getting prepared for everyday disasters doesn't require a bunker, expensive equipment, or tons of space...in fact, all you really need to get started with emergency readiness is a purse (handbag, man-purse, whatever).
My ... Read More

Ka-Bar's LDK or "Last Ditch Knife" is a valuable tool for anyone wanting a small, handy blade as part of their everyday carry.
The LDK isn’t much larger than a credit card. But, unlike most of those gimmicky credit card knives that seem to be all ... Read More

Look around you right now, wherever you are, and do a quick inventory of the items on hand. Now, imagine, right at this moment, a sudden crisis happened – whether it be an earthquake, a robbery, or even a terrorist attack. Are the essential items ... Read More

Over the last two months, on two separate occasions, I had the opportunity to test my 72-hour kit. Yes, these tests were intentional...
Testing a 72 Hour Kit...Why?
My background is one of preparedness. In the military, we made casualty ... Read More

Mother Nature often doesn’t like to play nice. While we’d hope that if we had to spend the night in the woods, it would be nothing but clear skies and perhaps just a bit cool, the reality is you are just as likely to be sitting in the middle of a ... Read More

Time and again, we see news stories involving people who became lost in the woods during a routine hike or camping trip. It happens all the time and, unfortunately, sometimes these stories have a very tragic ending.
What often happens is the ... Read More